We Remember
MANARIN, David Vincent
July 21, 1935 — March 2, 2026
Dave passed away peacefully in his sleep under the care of Kelowna Hospice House on March 2, 2026, at the age of 90.
He was born July 21, 1935, in Kimberley, BC, and the family moved to the Okanagan, settling in Rutland in the early 1940s. Dave grew up doing farm chores and picking fruit. He spent the greater part of his 90 years rooted in the Okanagan Valley. As a young man, he played softball with his brother, Albert, on the Rutland Rovers ball team. Dave left the Okanagan for a few years, working with the Royal Bank in Northern BC, Vancouver Island, and the Lower Mainland. He returned to the Okanagan in the ’60s to work with his dad in the orchards. He was an avid orchardist, having had the opportunity to travel to Cuba to share farming practices. He met his wife, Anne, late in life. They shared a love of dancing, and they experienced an expanded world of foreign travel, including walking the steps of the Great Wall of China. He retired from farm life in 2014 and moved to Kelowna.
David leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Anne; children, Doug (Laurie), Christine, Joyce (Wade), Robert, and Michael (Cynthia); grandchildren, Lexi & Greg, Isla & Lochlan, and Makenna & Clark; as well as his sisters Loretta (Nick) and Linda (Farrell); brother-in-law, Jack (Pat); sister-in-law, Erna; stepdaughter Donna (Richard) and step-grandchildren, Creighton and Brieann; stepson-in-law, Jim; and many extended family members and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, Sylvia and Giosue; sister, Margaret; brother, Albert; and stepdaughter Irene-Anne.
Dave passed away after a long struggle with his health, and the family would like to thank the Kelowna Hospice for allowing him to have peace and dignity in his last days. Special thanks to hospitalist Dr Fielder for his experience, compassion, and humanity; Dr Mentz, his family physician; Dr Hodgins, who followed him for many years; and the exceptional staff of the Ambulatory Care Department who spent countless hours with Dave over the past several years and grew to know him very well. Thank you all.
A Funeral Service in Dave’s honour will be held on FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM (PT), located at ST CHARLES GARNIER PARISH, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC.
David wished to have a simple funeral mass and to then be taken to his final resting place in the arranged columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Service
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM (PT)
Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish

